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01 Jan 2024 - 30 Dec 2025

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence: Online

As dedicated healthcare professionals, we understand the critical need for comprehensive care in addressing opioid dependence. We would like to invite you to complete the Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) program.

Module Highlights:

  1. Opioids and Concepts
  2. Kinetics and Dynamics
  3. Clinical Assessment
  4. The Patient Arc
  5. Special Circumstances
  6. Pregnancy and Lactation
  7. Opioid Agonist Therapy in Victoria
  8. Nurse Practitioner Perspective (optional)

Non RACGP, register HERE

Contact: The VIC Faculty MATOD Project Team

Tel: 03 8699 0043

Email: vic.MATOD@racgp.org.au

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02 Jun 2025 - 08 Sep 2025

Online Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training

The RACGP Rural Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training (FPS ST) package provides GPs with essential training to enable them to become a GP provider of Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) and provide CBT-derived FPS counselling to patients in their practice.

This flexible, innovative training package is made up of four Modules and uses a combination of technology, peer learning groups and locally available resources to provide GPs with access to FPS skills training whist remaining in their practice and community.

Please note: Level 1 Mental Health Skills Training (MHST) is a prerequisite for enrolment in the FPS ST training package.

The training package has GPMHSC accreditation and on completion GPs can gain FPS provider registration with Medicare to access FPS related MBS numbers 2721, 2723, 2725 and 2727.

Cost:RACGP Members: $1,279 (Inc GST) and Non-members $1,579 (Inc GST)

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

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25 Jun 2025 - 25 Aug 2025
WA

ADHD GP Training Program - Expressions of Interest

The RACGP is currently working with the WA Department of Health to roll out a comprehensive government-funded training program to enable GPs to diagnose and initiate treatment of ADHD for patients 10 years and above.

There are 65 places to be rolled out across three cohorts within 12 months. Selected GPs will be from a mix of rural and metro locations in WA with varying levels of experience with ADHD patients

Read more about the program and register your interest via the

Contact: WA Faculty Events

Tel: 08 9489 9555

Email: wa.events@racgp.org.au

30 Jun 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

FPS CPD Case-Based Discussions

The Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) CPD case-based discussions is a continuing professional development activity that has been designed to support GPs who are already implementing FPS with patients, evaluating their practice, and further developing their skills. Each participant will present a case and through peer-group discussions, participants will extend their FPS skills by exploring the intervention methods they currently use. Participants will also review challenging cases and develop strategies for addressing barriers to achieving best practice.

This activity is offered via the Zoom platform and comprises of four, two-hour case-based discussion sessions from 5:30 - 7:30pm AEST on Monday 30 June, 14 July, 28 July & 11 August 2025.

Cost: $395 for RACGP members and $495 for non-members.

This course is a CPD Approved Activity under the RACGP CPD Program (eligible for 9 hours) and accredited as an FPS CPD course by the GPMHSC.

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

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01 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025

CBT Skills for GPs - July Intake

Online via gplearning

RACGP Rural's Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) skills for GPs is a fully online course designed to equip you with foundational CBT skills. It focuses on the practical application of cognitive restructuring techniques and behavioural strategies to support the management of common mental health presentations in general practice.

The course comprises six interactive learning modules, including a pre-course reflection activity and final quiz. You can complete each module at your own pace.

This course is a CPD Approved Activity. GPs can earn 3.5 EA and 5 RP CPD hours.

The course is also GPMHSC-accredited for MH CPD and FPS CPD.

Cost: RACGP members $495

Please allow 1-2 business days for online access upon payment.

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

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02 Jul 2025
National

Mandatory Reporting for Sexual Violence

Time: 7:30-8.30 PM AEST

Online Webinar


Mandatory reporting for sexual violence, including child sexual abuse

The National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse will discuss mandatory reporting of sexual violence and child sexual abuse across Australia for General Practitioners, focusing on legislative requirements, best practice, and trauma informed responses to maintain and enhance patient relationships.

Contact: Ms Jovi Stuart

Tel: 02 9886 4759

Email: eventsgpsi@racgp.org.au

03 Jul 2025
WA

Adolescent and Maternal Vaccinations + Mid-winter Update

Adolescent and maternal vaccinations, plus a mid-winter illness season report card (webinar)

Professor Paul Effler will present WA data on coverage and safety for adolescent and maternal immunisations, including the newly registered Abrysvo RSV vaccine. He will also provide a ´mid-winter report card’ on how WA is tracking with respect to important respiratory pathogens including influenza, RSV and COVID-19.

Presented by Prof. Paul Effler. Faciliated by RACGP WA Chair Ramya Raman. Delivered in partnership with the WA Department of Health.
Date:3 July 2025
Time: 7.00-8.00 pm (AWST)
CPD: 1 hour EA

Contact: WA Faculty Events

Tel: 08 9489 9555

Email: wa.events@racgp.org.au

07 Jul 2025
NSW

Addressing Gambling Risks in Young People

Time: 7.30-8.30pm

Online Webinar

In this webinar, we will discuss how to identify and respond to gambling harm in young people during routine general practice consultations. Participants will learn practical screening questions, brief intervention strategies and referral options to support young patients and their families.

Contact: Events Coordinator

Tel: 02 9886 4700

Email: nswact.events@racgp.org.au

11 Jul 2025
QLD

RACGP Rural & Queensland Member Meet-up: Townsville

Join the RACGP for networking, drinks and nibbles in Townsville on Friday 11 July 2025.

Network with colleagues over drinks and nibbles. We'll share some of the RACGP's key achievements and provide an update for Queensland members and stakeholders.

Date: Friday 11 July 2025

Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Venue: Botaniq at Bridgewater, 2/2 Dibbs St, South Townsville

Cost: Free

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

Register online
12 Jul 2025
QLD

Introduction To Point-of-care Ultrasound - Townsville, Qld

Experienced doctors and sonographers will guide you through the diverse applications of point-of-care ultrasound in primary care services using advanced, high-end mobile ultrasound equipment provided by our sponsor, GE HealthCare.

Capped at 30 participants, you'll rotate through six stations; eFAST, deep venous thrombosis, heart and lung ultrasound, intravenous line placement and foreign object retrieval, musculoskeletal soft tissue and first trimester transabdominal obstetric ultrasound.

The workshop is a RACGP CPD Accredited Activity. GPs can earn 10 CPD hours (5 hours Ƶ Activity and 5 hours Reviewing Performance) and is eligible for all categories of the Rural Procedural Grants Program.

The workshop runs from 8.30am to 4.30pm and offered to RACGP members at $995 (incl. GST), registrar members at $695 (incl. GST) and to non-members at $1,295 (incl. GST). Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

Contact: RACGP Rural

Tel: 1800 636 764

Email: rural@racgp.org.au

More information Register online
15 Jul 2025
National

Emotional Eating: Mental Health Considerations in Obesity

Time: 7:30-8.30 PM AEST

Online Webinar

This webinar will discuss how to effectively utilize a biopsychosocial approach to obesity in general practice. Achieving good biological and psychological health in obesity management requires more than just focusing on weight loss. This webinar will explore how GPs can empower patients to manage their eating holistically.

Contact: Ms Jovi Stuart

Tel: 02 9886 4759

Email: eventsgpsi@racgp.org.au

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